Residents Complain About Burning Garbage in Ciledug, Officers Extinguish the Fire

TANGERANG, GARISBUMI.com – Residents' complaints regarding the burning of rubbish on Jalan Raden Fatah, West Sudimara Village, Ciledug District, Tangerang City, were followed up by Peace and Order (Trantib) officers, Thursday (15/10/2026). Officers went to the location, extinguished the fire, and advised the perpetrators not to burn rubbish carelessly.

Acting Ciledug Subdistrict Head Katrina Iswandari said that the control was carried out to respond to community complaints as well as handle activities that disturbed environmental comfort.

"Members immediately collected data, put out burning rubbish and took persuasive action by socializing the existing rules to the perpetrators and other local communities," said Katrina.

Apart from extinguishing the fire, officers educated residents about the importance of waste management that does not disturb the environment. Katrina reminded that open burning of rubbish has the potential to cause smoke which disturbs local communities and reduces air quality.

"Open burning of waste has the potential to cause smoke which disturbs local residents and has an impact on air quality. Therefore, the public is advised not to burn waste carelessly and choose safer waste management methods," he explained.

Katrina also invited the public to maintain a clean environment and avoid activities that could disturb the comfort and health of other residents.

According to him, community reports help regional officials identify disturbances in the environment and handle them according to their authority.